Reynisfjara is a black beach located near the town of Vik, in the southern part of Iceland. It is both Beauty and the Beast, as not only attractions…

Reykjadalur is a beautiful valley with a hot mountain stream. It lies above the village of Hveragerdi (Hveragerði), 45 km east of Reykjavik. In this article: For fans…

Nýidalur is a great place to stop while traveling through the mountains. It is the perfect place to experience the truly remote, often extreme conditions of the Icelandic…

Myvatn's natural pools can be called the Blue Lagoon of the North. They resemble their prototype from the Reykjavik area in many ways. Modern pool complex The complex…

Landmannalaugar is a rather vast, stunningly beautiful area located in the southern part of the Icelandic Highlands (isl. Hálendið, in the Friðland að Fjallabaki nature reserve. For centuries…

Apart from it’s Nordic charm Reykjavik offers a few interesting exhibitions. Some are devoted to Iceland’s nature, while others showcase the country’s art and culture. Surely both types…

Keflavík Airport (KEF) is Iceland's largest airport and the country's main transportation hub. In this article: Keflavík (KEF) - Iceland's main airport Accommodation near Keflavik Airport Transport from…

Laugarfell is a mountain shelter / hotel south-west of the town of Egilsstadir. It is a great place to stay the night and also to explore all the…

There is a reason why Iceland is called the land of ice and fire. The main factor responsible for its current magical landscape and natural diversity are volcanoes,…

For most tourists the plan to see Iceland involves a tour of Route 1, meaning going around the island and visiting the attractions of the so-called Golden Circle.…

Iceland is home to plenty of amazing animal species. A lot of them are extremely rare in other parts of the world. This country is a great place…

Tourists don’t see canyons and gorges as the most representative or best attractions in Iceland. But it is a mistake! These amazing formations, chiseled by nature are often…